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Carmel Market

#2 of 200 things to do in Tel Aviv

#2 of 200 things to do in Tel Aviv

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Good for: atmosphere, Budget Travellers, Groups, Solo Travellers, Families

Not good for: service

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    • Yemenite Quarter btwn old Yemenite Quarter & Nahalat Binyamin St

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Lonely Planet review for Carmel Market

Passionate free-marketeers pedal everything from fresh-cut flowers to piles of cumin in this frenetic market, squeezed between the old Yemenite Quarter and Nahalat Binyamin St. This bubbling cauldron of commerce starts at Kikar Magen David, where hippies strum guitars for shekels. You need to push your way past the first few metres of clothing (Sponge Bob Square Pants boxer shorts and knock-off Nikes) to reach the more aromatic and enticing stalls of fruits and vegetables, hot breads and spices.

When in form, the stallholders have an amusing sales patter, singing songs to promote their goods and often joining in with one another.

Each of the narrow sidestreets specialises in produce ranging from poultry or fish to dried fruit and nuts or spices sold from sacks. The best prices are to be had as the market closes, especially around 15:00 or 16:00 Friday, when everyone wants to sell up before the Shabbat.

 

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    Carmel market A Taste of Old-Time Tel Aviv

    aabbey recommends this,

    Carmel Market is a necessary reminder for those who see only high-tech glitz and Euro-style clubbing in Tel Aviv that you are, indeed, in the Middle East. Get into the spirit of the bazaar (and occasionally bizarre) market by bargaining over the fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses and breads you will buy from numerous vendors to make your picnic-by-the-beach. You also can't go wrong with any falafel joint you pick in the Market - just make sure they put harif - hot chili paste - in with the sandwich as they stuff the pita with everything including french fries ("tzcheeps").

    Good for: atmosphere, Budget Travellers, Groups, Solo Travellers, Families

    Not good for: service

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